Peter Preston | |
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| Born | Peter John Preston 23 May 1938 Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 6 January 2018 (aged 79) |
| Education | Loughborough Grammar School |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, author, and editor |
| Title | Editor, The Guardian |
| Term | 1975–1995 |
| Predecessor | Alastair Hetherington |
| Successor | Alan Rusbridger |
| Spouse | Jean Burrell |
| Children | 4, including Ben Preston |
| Relatives | Janice Turner (daughter-in-law) |
Peter John Preston (23 May 1938 – 6 January 2018) was a British journalist and author. He was editor of The Guardian for twenty years, from 1975 to 1995.